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The Barbara Rainey PodcastThe Son: Enough for Our PastIf you feel weighed down by guilt or shame, there is hope for you. Barbara Rainey explains the solution found only in Jesus.Barbara Rainey invites us to reflect on the parts of ourselves we’ve always wished were different, sharing openly about her own lifelong struggle with shyness. Through storytelling—from childhood memories to passages in C.S. Lewis’s Narnia—and a deep dive into John 9, Barbara reminds us that God doesn’t make mistakes with our design or our past. Even the things we might view as handicaps, she says, can be purposed for God’s glor...2025-06-0520 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastLearning from Mistakes in Marriage: Episode 2 Beyond the Fairytale: 10 Rules for a Marriage that LastsNo marriage this side of glory is perfect. Dennis and Barbara Rainey are joined by Bob Lepine to help you avoid repeating mistakes and instead turn them into something that will strengthen your relationship.What You’ll Learn in this episode:The Importance of Understanding: Discover why getting to the heart of why something affects your spouse is more meaningful than just knowing what to avoid saying or doing.Rookie Mistakes Are Normal: Hear Dennis and Barbara talk about the rookie mistakes they made in their early years of marriage and learn why these mistakes are a...2025-01-2819 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastYour Home Is an EmbassyAs followers of Christ, we're called to be His ambassadors. We represent Him. Barbara helps us remember our homes are embassies of the King.00:00 Believes home reflects heavenly kingdom, welcomes visitors.06:16 Embassies reflect their home countries inside out.08:18 Home is a refuge and the King's embassy.10:37 "Subscribe for Barbara’s ebook and exclusive content."Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:Live with Purpose: Remember that as followers of Christ, we're ambassadors for His kingdom in all aspects of our lives, from our homes to our workplaces.Cr...2024-09-0512 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastGrowing Older without Becoming Old - Building EnduranceDennis and Barbara Rainey want to live out their sunset years with intentionality and purpose. And they want to help you do it, too. Barbara can look back and see how God has grown endurance in her. Can you?2024-01-2917 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastHandling Pressure in Your MarriageListeners submitted questions for Dennis and Barbara Rainey to answer. In this episode, hear about the hardest Rainey Christmas ever, how many gifts to buy children, and how to deal with difficult relationship dynamics.2024-01-0826 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastEmotions in the Empty NestWomen tell Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates that they experience a wide range of emotions when they move from having children in the home to the empty nest. Barbara and Susan describe those feelings and what to do with them, in a conversation with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine.2023-10-1923 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastWhy Kids Need BoundariesWhen Dennis and Barbara Rainey still had children living at home with them, God arranged an amazing object lesson. Listen to the story of Sweet Pea the parakeet, and how Dennis and Barbara were able to encourage one of their teens.2023-09-2116 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastRainey Field Trip Like None Other 2A gummy bear attack at the Sea of Galilee? A contest to find the three most important trees in the Bible? A historical piece of paper containing Barbara Rainey's favorite hymn in the composer's handwriting? It's all part of the Rainey family's recent "field trip" to Israel. Dennis and Barbara continue sharing highlights.2023-06-0126 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastA Rainey Field Trip Like None Other With Our GrandkidsIf we're not careful, we can easily forget that the events recorded in the Bible happened within the context of specific times and places. Dennis and Barbara Rainey and their family took some concrete steps to battle that tendency. Hear about their recent visit to Israel.2023-05-1835 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastRomance in the Midst of RealityCouples long for greater intimacy in marriage. But often romance is difficult. In this episode of The Barbara Rainey Podcast, Barbara and Dennis are joined by Bob Lepine to examine how we can move from disappointed love to committed love, even in the midst of life's everyday challenges.2023-01-0616 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastLetters to My Daughters: Sexual IntimacyBarbara Rainey shares in this episode, "I think we vastly underestimate the fears that we bring into marriage. All of us come into marriage with fears. Therefore, it takes time to expose those fears, because it’s a risk to do so. It takes time to work toward that place of being unashamed. It doesn’t ever totally go away, because it won’t until we go to heaven; but we can make great progress. We can make great strides in that comfort level that we all long for when we get married."2022-10-0619 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastLetters to My Daughters: Weathering the Storms in Your MarriageTrials and difficulties are a given in any marriage. Dennis and Barbara Rainey offer couples Biblical, practical advice for how to weather the storms and grow stronger in the midst of suffering.2022-09-2223 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastDennis & Barbara Rainey's Courtship and EngagementBarbara and Dennis were good friends, but just friends. And she was content to keep it that way. Find out what changed her mind.2022-08-2518 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastLessons From 50 Years of MarriageWhen you've been married for a half century, you learn a few things about life and marriage. In this episode, Dennis and Barbara Rainey share some of the lessons they've learned. Listen in, for highlights from a message they shared with couples on the 2022 "Love Like You Mean It" cruise.2022-08-1026 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastStories For Growing Together In TruthJust about everywhere we turn, we see the harmful effects of a world that has lost its grip on absolute truth. How can we guard against the thinking that truth is whatever you make it to be? Barbara Rainey believes an important safeguard against relativism is telling stories that show how truth matters. In this episode of The Barbara Rainey Podcast, hear the stories of three individuals who clung to truth and the difference it made in their lives.2022-07-0622 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastThe Holy SpiritOn Pentecost we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. But who is the Holy Spirit, really? Barbara Rainey helps us understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.2022-06-0214 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastPraying Together as Husband and WifeDennis and Barbara Rainey say one simple habit will help any marriage grow stronger—praying together. Every day. Find out why it's so vital, in this episode of The Barbara Rainey Podcast, from Ever Thine Home.2022-05-1114 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastA Mother's LegacyEveryone is leaving a legacy to those who follow, for good or bad. And mothers are no exception. In this episode of the Barbara Rainey Podcast, Dennis, Barbara, and their daughter Ashley explore the powerful concept of the legacies moms pass on to their children and grandchildren.2022-04-2935 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastHow the Passover Foreshadows EasterEver since the Hebrew children escaped slavery in Egypt, the Jewish people have celebrated the Passover. In this episode of the Barbara Rainey Podcast, Barbara points out a few of the ways the Passover meal points to Jesus and the events surrounding Easter. Hear ideas for how you can bring those details into your own celebration.2022-04-0717 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastA More Meaningful EasterHow can we do a better job of representing the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection in our Easter celebrations? Barbara Rainey explores both "why" and "how" we can celebrate our Savior's Resurrection.2022-04-0717 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsParenting Teens: Getting Ready for the ReleaseWhat are some of the practical life skills parents can help their teens develop as they anticipate leaving home for the first time? Dennis and Barbara Rainey answer that question in this podcast episode.2022-03-1731 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastParenting Teens: Getting Ready for the ReleaseWhat are some of the practical life skills parents can help their teens develop as they anticipate leaving home for the first time? Dennis and Barbara Rainey answer that question in this episode of the Barbara Rainey Podcast.2022-03-1731 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastPreparing Your Heart For EasterIn the same way we count down the days to Christmas, Barbara Rainey inspires you to count down the days to Easter, the most significant holiday in the Christian faith. Learn to build anticipation and spend time thinking about why Jesus' death and resurrection are so important, as you prepare your heart for Easter.2022-03-0325 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastPro-Adoption Is Pro-LifeAll through the Scriptures we see glimpses of God's heart for orphans. In this episode, Dennis and Barbara Rainey share five ways we can obey the command to care for the fatherless.2022-01-2033 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastChristmas Meditations on John 3:16At Christmas, we spend a lot of time thinking about the gifts we'll give and receive. But have you stopped to think about the gift God gave you? In this episode, Dennis and Barbara Rainey reflect on how John 3:16 really is a beautiful Christmas verse.Note—includes portions of these songs:"God So Loved (Live)," We the Kingdom, Live At the Wheelhouse - EP ℗ 2019 Sparrow Records, Capitol CMG, Inc.; "I Love To Tell the Story (Contemporary Hymns: Peace Like A River Version)," WordHarmonic, The Contemporary Hymns Collection ℗ 2016 Word Entertainment LLC, A Curb Company; "John 3:16," The Rizers, Meet t...2021-12-2327 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastWhat Is Advent All AboutWhether you're in the habit of celebrating Advent each year or not, Barbara Rainey says there are good reasons to do it. Find out what Advent means, in this episode of Ever Thine Home with Barbara Rainey.2021-12-0712 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastEncourage Your Husband to LeadChristian wives want to do all they can to help their husbands be all they can be. It can be difficult, though, to take a step back and allow him to lead in the marriage. Barbara Rainey offers practical advice for wives who want to grow in this area.2021-09-2220 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastBarbara Rainey's Early Years - NewlywedsNewlywed couples go through a season of new experiences and adjustments as they settle into marriage. In this episode, learn from some of the ways Dennis and Barbara Rainey had to adjust to one another.2021-09-1117 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastBarbara Rainey's Early Years - Courtship and EngagementBarbara and Dennis were good friends, but just friends. And she was content to keep it that way. Find out what changed her mind.2021-06-1817 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastSold Out For JesusAfter coming to Christ, Barbara Rainey faced a choice: would she submit to God's plan for her life, no matter what? Get to know Barbara better in this second installment about her early years.2021-06-0112 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastGod is EnoughThe failures of the past, the difficulties of the present, and our fears for the future threaten to derail our thinking. Barbara Rainey shows us how our Trinitarian God is enough for our past, present, and future.Song: It Is Well with my Soul, Audrey Assad, Inheritance, ℗ 2016 Fortunate Fall Records2021-05-2052 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastLetters to My Daughters: Encouraging Your HusbandIn this episode, Barbara Rainey shares advice on how to build up and encourage your husband, even when it seems hard.2021-05-0435 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastBarbara Rainey's Early Years: Coming to Know ChristWe can learn many lessons from the lives of others. In this episode, Barbara Rainey shares how God was at work in her life during her teen and college years.2021-04-1920 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastWays to Elevate EasterYou already know Easter is significant to Christians. But what can you do to raise its importance in the eyes of you and your family? Barbara Rainey gives practical ideas for ways you can elevate Easter.2021-04-1218 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastRemembering His SacrificeAt Christmas we spend weeks, if not months, shopping, planning, and preparing. Easter, on the other hand, often gets our leftovers. In this episode of Ever Thine Home, Barbara Rainey challenges us to change our approach.2021-03-2213 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastQ&A With Barbara on ParentingFind out how Barbara Rainey handled sibling conflict, kept her marriage a priority, and tried to have established family nights. In this episode, she mentors younger moms, answering their parenting questions.2021-03-1124 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastForgiveness is a GiftHave you ever struggled to forgive someone? In this episode, Dennis and Barbara Rainey turn to two powerful examples from history as models for how we can forgive, too.2021-03-1119 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastTeaching Children About EasterKids love learning! You can make Bible stories come to life by putting into practice some of these creative ideas from Barbara Rainey.2021-03-1114 min
The Barbara Rainey PodcastThe Lenten SeasonHow do you build anticipation for Easter? Whether you grew up observing Lent or not, Barbara Rainey says the six weeks leading up to Easter can become a meaningful time in your own life.2021-03-1109 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#1 - How Empty is Your Nest? (Part 1) - Mixed Feelings Stirred Up by the Empty NestHow Empty is Your Nest? (Part 1) - Mixed Feelings Stirred Up by the Empty NestHow Empty is Your Nest? (Part 2) - Changing RelationshipsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Mixed Feelings Stirred up by the Empty Nest Guests: Barbara Rainey and Susan YatesFrom the series: How Empty Is Your Nest? (Day 1 of 2)Air date: August 1, 2016 Bob: There was a moment in Susan Yates’ life when, as she looked at her em...2020-09-1841 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#1 - How Empty is Your Nest? (Part 2) - Changing RelationshipsHow Empty is Your Nest? (Part 1) - Mixed Feelings Stirred Up by the Empty NestHow Empty is Your Nest? (Part 2) - Changing RelationshipsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Changing Relationships Guests: Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates From the series: How Empty Is Your Nest? (Day 2 of 2)Air date: August 2, 2016 Bob: If you work for Hallmark, keep listening. Susan Yates may have a suggestion for you here on a whole new line of party invitations...2020-09-1846 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#2 - Three Essentials For Every Married Woman (Part 1) - Priorities of a Christian WomanThree Essentials For Every Married Woman (Part 1) - Priorities of a Christian WomanThree Essentials For Every Married Woman (Part 2) - Being a World-ChangerFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Priorities of a Christian Woman Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Three Essentials for Every Married Woman (Day 1 of 2)Air date: September 1, 2014 Bob: Want to do something that would really help your husband today? Here’s counsel from Barbara Rainey. Barbar...2020-09-1822 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#2 - Three Essentials For Every Married Woman (Part 2) - Being a World-ChangerThree Essentials For Every Married Woman (Part 1) - Priorities of a Christian WomanThree Essentials For Every Married Woman (Part 2) - Being a World-ChangerFamilyLife Today® Radio TranscriptReferences to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsoleteBeing a World-ChangerGuest: Barbara RaineyFrom the series: Three Essentials for Every Married Woman (Day 2 of 2)Air date: September 2, 2014 Bob: The kind of woman God uses in her home and in her world is a woman who has dug down deep...2020-09-1822 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#3 - The Art of Being a Wife (Part 1)Click Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 1)The Art of Being a Wife (Part 2) - Building Up Your ManThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 3) - Praising the PositiveThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 4) - Embracing the DifferencesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 5) - Leaning on GodThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 6) - Being His HelperThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 7) - Facing the StormsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript ...2020-09-1826 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#3 - The Art of Being a Wife (Part 2) - Building Up Your ManClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 1)The Art of Being a Wife (Part 2) - Building Up Your ManThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 3) - Praising the PositiveThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 4) - Embracing the DifferencesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 5) - Leaning on GodThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 6) - Being His HelperThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 7) - Facing the StormsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript ...2020-09-1824 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#3 - The Art of Being a Wife (Part 3) - Praising the PositiveClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 1)The Art of Being a Wife (Part 2) - Building Up Your ManThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 3) - Praising the PositiveThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 4) - Embracing the DifferencesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 5) - Leaning on GodThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 6) - Being His HelperThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 7) - Facing the StormsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript ...2020-09-1825 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#3 - The Art of Being a Wife (Part 4) - Embracing the DifferencesClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 1)The Art of Being a Wife (Part 2) - Building Up Your ManThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 3) - Praising the PositiveThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 4) - Embracing the DifferencesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 5) - Leaning on GodThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 6) - Being His HelperThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 7) - Facing the StormsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript ...2020-09-1830 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#3 - The Art of Being a Wife (Part 5) - Leaning on GodClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 1)The Art of Being a Wife (Part 2) - Building Up Your ManThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 3) - Praising the PositiveThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 4) - Embracing the DifferencesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 5) - Leaning on GodThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 6) - Being His HelperThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 7) - Facing the StormsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript ...2020-09-1830 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#3 - The Art of Being a Wife (Part 6) - Being His HelperClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 1)The Art of Being a Wife (Part 2) - Building Up Your ManThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 3) - Praising the PositiveThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 4) - Embracing the DifferencesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 5) - Leaning on GodThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 6) - Being His HelperThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 7) - Facing the StormsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript ...2020-09-1724 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#3 - The Art of Being a Wife (Part 7) - Facing the StormsClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 1)The Art of Being a Wife (Part 2) - Building Up Your ManThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 3) - Praising the PositiveThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 4) - Embracing the DifferencesThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 5) - Leaning on GodThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 6) - Being His HelperThe Art of Being a Wife (Part 7) - Facing the StormsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript ...2020-09-1728 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#4 - He is the Stability of Our Times (Part 1) - Keeping Your FocusClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesHe is the Stability of Our Times (Part 1) - Keeping Your FocusHe is the Stability of Our Times (Part 2) - Teaching Your Kids to Handle LossHe is the Stability of Our Times (Part 3) - The Unchanging ChristFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Keeping Your Focus Guests: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Unshaken: He Is the Stability of Our Times (Day 1 of 3)Ai...2020-09-1725 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#4 - He is the Stability of Our Times (Part 2) - Teaching Your Kids to Handle LossClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesHe is the Stability of Our Times (Part 1) - Keeping Your FocusHe is the Stability of Our Times (Part 2) - Teaching Your Kids to Handle LossHe is the Stability of Our Times (Part 3) - The Unchanging ChristFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Teaching Your Kids to Handle Loss Guests: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Unshaken: He Is the Stability of Our Time...2020-09-1724 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#4 - He is the Stability of Our Times (Part 3) - The Unchanging ChristClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesHe is the Stability of Our Times (Part 1) - Keeping Your FocusHe is the Stability of Our Times (Part 2) - Teaching Your Kids to Handle LossHe is the Stability of Our Times (Part 3) - The Unchanging ChristFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Unchanging Christ Guests: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Unshaken: He Is the Stability of Our Times (Day 3 of 3)Air date: ...2020-09-1724 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#5 - Celebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 1) - A Call to AdventClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 1) - A Call to AdventCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 2) - Being StillCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 3) - Introducing Your Kids to the SaviorCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 4) - His Savior NamesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 5) - Remembering Christ at ChristmasFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. A Cal...2020-09-1725 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#5 - Celebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 2) - Being StillClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 1) - A Call to AdventCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 2) - Being StillCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 3) - Introducing Your Kids to the SaviorCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 4) - His Savior NamesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 5) - Remembering Christ at ChristmasFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Being Sti...2020-09-1724 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#5 - Celebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 3) - Introducing Your Kids to the SaviorClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 1) - A Call to AdventCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 2) - Being StillCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 3) - Introducing Your Kids to the SaviorCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 4) - His Savior NamesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 5) - Remembering Christ at ChristmasFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Introduce You...2020-09-1724 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#5 - Celebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 4) - His Savior NamesClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 1) - A Call to AdventCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 2) - Being StillCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 3) - Introducing Your Kids to the SaviorCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 4) - His Savior NamesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 5) - Remembering Christ at ChristmasFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. His Sav...2020-09-1726 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#5 - Celebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 5) - Remembering Christ at ChristmasClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 1) - A Call to AdventCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 2) - Being StillCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 3) - Introducing Your Kids to the SaviorCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 4) - His Savior NamesCelebrating Advent with Laura Rainey Dries (Part 5) - Remembering Christ at ChristmasFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Remembering Chr...2020-09-1726 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#6 - Rebooting Christmas (Part 1) - A Christ-Focused ChristmasClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesRebooting Christmas (Part 1) - A Christ-Focused ChristmasRebooting Christmas (Part 2) - Jesus, The Reason We CelebrateFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. A Christ-Focused Christmas Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Rebooting Christmas (Day 1 of 2)Air date: November 26, 2012 Bob: When the halls at your house get decked, what do they look like? Woman: The first four years of our marriage w...2020-09-1723 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#6 - Rebooting Christmas (Part 2) - Jesus, The Reason We CelebrateClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesRebooting Christmas (Part 1) - A Christ-Focused ChristmasRebooting Christmas (Part 2) - Jesus, The Reason We CelebrateFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Jesus: the Reason We Celebrate Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Rebooting Christmas (Day 2 of 2)Air date: November 27, 2012 Bob: Are we getting Christmas right? Barbara Rainey says, “Maybe not.” Barbara: So many people, even if they don’t know Chri...2020-09-1724 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#7 - How Pinterest Stole Christmas (Part 1) - Putting Christ FirstClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesHow Pinterest Stole Christmas (Part 1) - Putting Christ FirstHow Pinterest Stole Christmas (Part 2) - Making Jesus Our FocusFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Putting Christ First Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: How Pinterest Stole Christmas (Day 1 of 2)Air date: December 1, 2014 Bob: Let’s be honest. The Christmas season can be overwhelming; can’t it? Barbara Rainey remembers, as she was raising...2020-09-1727 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#7 - How Pinterest Stole Christmas (Part 2) - Making Jesus Our FocusClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesHow Pinterest Stole Christmas (Part 1) - Putting Christ FirstHow Pinterest Stole Christmas (Part 2) - Making Jesus Our FocusFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Making Jesus Our Focus Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: How Pinterest Stole Christmas (Day 2 of 2)Air date: December 2, 2014 Bob: When you get to December 26th, and you look back on the last couple of weeks, how will you de...2020-09-1726 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#8 - The Season of Gratitude (Part 1) - Forget Not His BenefitsClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesThe Season of Gratitude (Part 1) - Forget Not His BenefitsThe Season of Gratitude (Part 2) - Cultivating Gratitude in the Heart of a ChildFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Forget Not His Benefits Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: The Season of Gratitude (Day 2 of 3)Air date: November 5, 2015 Bob: As a parent, should you train your children to be polite and say...2020-09-1728 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#8 - The Season of Gratitude (Part 2) - Cultivating Gratitude in the Heart of a ChildClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesThe Season of Gratitude (Part 1) - Forget Not His BenefitsThe Season of Gratitude (Part 2) - Cultivating Gratitude in the Heart of a ChildFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Cultivating Gratitude in the Heart of a Child Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: The Season of Gratitude (Day 3 of 3)Air date: November 6, 2015 Bob: Are your kids as grateful as they ought to...2020-09-1727 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#9 - Exalting Easter (Part 1) - Making the Most of EasterClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesExalting Easter (Part 1) - Making the Most of EasterExalting Easter (Part 2) - Remembering the ResurrectionFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Making the Most of Easter Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Ideas for Celebrating Easter (Day 1 of 5)Air date: March 27, 2017 Bob: We are in the middle of the Lenten season; and yet, many Christians don’t know what Lent is all about...2020-09-1727 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#9 - Exalting Easter (Part 2) - Remembering the ResurrectionClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesExalting Easter (Part 1) - Making the Most of EasterExalting Easter (Part 2) - Remembering the ResurrectionFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Remembering the Resurrection Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Ideas for Celebrating Easter (Day 2 of 5)Air date: March 28, 2017 Bob: The great hymn writer, Isaac Watts, knew the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection—he wrote: “When I survey the wondrous cross, on which...2020-09-1726 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#10 - Reclaiming Easter (Part 1) - The Miracle of EasterClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesReclaiming Easter (Part 1) - The Miracle of EasterReclaiming Easter (Part 2) - Regaining the High GroundReclaiming Easter (Part 3) - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...EasterFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Miracle of Easter Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Reclaiming Easter (Day 1 of 4)Air date: March 16, 2015 Bob: This is the season of the year—the Easter season—when...2020-09-1724 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#10 - Reclaiming Easter (Part 2) - Regaining the High GroundClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesReclaiming Easter (Part 1) - The Miracle of EasterReclaiming Easter (Part 2) - Regaining the High GroundReclaiming Easter (Part 3) - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...EasterFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Regaining the High Ground Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Reclaiming Easter (Day 2 of 4)Air date: March 17, 2015 Bob: The cross is the universal symbol of the Christia...2020-09-1724 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 Interviews#10 - Reclaiming Easter (Part 3) - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...EasterClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesReclaiming Easter (Part 1) - The Miracle of EasterReclaiming Easter (Part 2) - Regaining the High GroundReclaiming Easter (Part 3) - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...EasterFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…Easter Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Reclaiming Easter (Day 4 of 4)Air date: March 19, 2015 Bob: In Matthew’s Gospel, we read that, when...2020-09-1724 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: Storms of LifeFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Storms of Life Guests: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Something from the Cruise (Day 2 of 3)Air date: March 6, 2012 Bob: There are times when life is hard; and when life gets hard, marriage gets hard. Here’s Dennis Rainey. Dennis: I’ll quote a little girl who was sitting on her grandpa’s lap. She looked at her grandpa and she said, “Grandpa, life is like licking honey off...2020-09-1737 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: Relating to Your Adult Children (Part 1) - Relating to Adult SinglesClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesRelating to Your Adult Children (Part 1) - Relating to Adult SinglesRelating to Your Adult Children (Part 2) - What Adult Children Need When They Get MarriedRelating to Your Adult Children (Part 3) - Walking Through Crisis With Your Adult ChildrenFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Relating to Adult Singles Guests: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Relating to Your Adult Children (Day 3 of 5)Air...2020-09-1724 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: Relating to Your Adult Children (Part 2) - What Adult Children Need When They Get MarriedClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesRelating to Your Adult Children (Part 1) - Relating to Adult SinglesRelating to Your Adult Children (Part 2) - What Adult Children Need When They Get MarriedRelating to Your Adult Children (Part 3) - Walking Through Crisis With Your Adult ChildrenFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. What Adult Children Need When They Get Married Guests: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Relating to Your Adult Children...2020-09-1726 min
Barbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: Relating to Your Adult Children (Part 3) - Walking Through Crisis With Your Adult ChildrenClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesRelating to Your Adult Children (Part 1) - Relating to Adult SinglesRelating to Your Adult Children (Part 2) - What Adult Children Need When They Get MarriedRelating to Your Adult Children (Part 3) - Walking Through Crisis With Your Adult ChildrenFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Walking Through Crisis with Your Adult Children Guests: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Relating to Your Adult Children (Day 5 of 5)2020-09-1628 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: Your Home is an Embassy (Part 3) - My Home, God's EmbassyClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesYour Home is an Embassy (Part 1) - On Mission, Your Assignment as a CoupleYour Home is an Embassy (Part 2) - World Avoiders or World Changers?Your Home is an Embassy (Part 3) - My Home, God's EmbassyYour Home is an Embassy (Part 4) - A Christian's MissionYour Home is an Embassy (Part 5) - A Home For HospitalityFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. My Home, God...2020-09-1628 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: Your Home is an Embassy (Part 4) - A Christian's MissionClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesYour Home is an Embassy (Part 1) - On Mission, Your Assignment as a CoupleYour Home is an Embassy (Part 2) - World Avoiders or World Changers?Your Home is an Embassy (Part 3) - My Home, God's EmbassyYour Home is an Embassy (Part 4) - A Christian's MissionYour Home is an Embassy (Part 5) - A Home For HospitalityFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. A Christian’s Mis...2020-09-1629 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: Your Home is an Embassy (Part 5) - A Home For HospitalityClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesYour Home is an Embassy (Part 1) - On Mission, Your Assignment as a CoupleYour Home is an Embassy (Part 2) - World Avoiders or World Changers?Your Home is an Embassy (Part 3) - My Home, God's EmbassyYour Home is an Embassy (Part 4) - A Christian's MissionYour Home is an Embassy (Part 5) - A Home For HospitalityFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. A Home for...2020-09-1626 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: God is Enough (Part 1) - The Son is Enough For Your PastClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesGod is Enough (Part 1) - The Son is Enough For Your PastGod is Enough (Part 2) - The Father is Enough For Your PresentGod is Enough (Part 3) - The Holy Spirit is Enough for Your FutureFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Son is Enough for Your Past Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: God is Enough (Day 1 of 3)Air date: ...2020-09-1627 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: God is Enough (Part 2) - The Father is Enough For Your PresentClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesGod is Enough (Part 1) - The Son is Enough For Your PastGod is Enough (Part 2) - The Father is Enough For Your PresentGod is Enough (Part 3) - The Holy Spirit is Enough for Your FutureFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Father is Enough for Your Present Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: God is Enough (Day 2 of 3)Air date: ...2020-09-1625 minBarbara Rainey's Top 10 InterviewsBonus: God is Enough (Part 3) - The Holy Spirit is Enough for Your FutureClick Here to Listen to the other parts in the seriesGod is Enough (Part 1) - The Son is Enough For Your PastGod is Enough (Part 2) - The Father is Enough For Your PresentGod is Enough (Part 3) - The Holy Spirit is Enough for Your FutureFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Holy Spirit is Enough for Your Future Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: God is Enough (Day 3 of 3)Air date: ...2020-09-1628 min
Letters To My DaughtersPraising the PositiveFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Praising the Positive Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Letters to My Daughters (Day 2 of 2) Bob: Barbara Rainey has some advice for wives. She says, when you’re husband messes up—and, by the way, he will—when it happens, how you respond may determine whether he learns anything from his mistake or not. Barbara: If you rail on him, and if you criticize him, and you tell him how st...2020-01-0724 minLetters To My DaughtersBuilding Up Your ManFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Building up Your Man Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Letters to My Daughters (Day 1 of 2) Bob: See if you can spot where the challenge is here: You’re a wife and a mom who wants things to go right. Marriage and family is messy, and your husband isn’t perfect. You see how that can be a problem? Here’s Barbara Rainey. Barbara: One of the things that is tru...2020-01-0724 minLetters To My DaughtersFacing the StormsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Facing the Storms Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Letters to My Daughters (Day 1 of 1) Bob: To be the woman and the wife that God created you to be, you have to know how to walk by faith on the good days and on the dark days. Here’s Barbara Rainey. Barbara: Most people who have been through suffering—whether it’s shallow, small things or really deep, tra...2020-01-0728 minLetters To My DaughtersEmbracing the DifferencesFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Embracing the Differences Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Letters to My Daughters (Day 1 of 3) Bob: Engaged couples often look at one another and think, “We’re so much alike!” Then, after they have been married for a little while, they look at each other and think, “Who are you?!” Here’s Barbara Rainey. Barbara: What happens when we’re engaged—we tend to think: “Oh, we’re so much alike. We love e...2020-01-0730 minLetters To My DaughtersLeaning on GodFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Leaning on God Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Letters to My Daughters (Day 2 of 3) Bob: Barbara Rainey says there’s a lesson that every couple needs to learn really early in their marriage. The lesson is this: “You can’t do this on your own.” Barbara: The bottom line is going to be the same for the rest of your life; and that is, when God brings you to a place that you realize y...2020-01-0730 minLetters To My DaughtersBeing His HelperFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Being His Helper Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Letters to My Daughters (Day 3 of 3) Bob: The Bible calls women to be helpers to their husbands; but as Barbara Rainey points out—sometimes, when you’re trying to help, you’re not helping. Barbara: I think, in most women’s hearts, we do start out—in the early years, especially—genuinely wanting to help. It switches somewhere, along the line—to becoming a control iss...2020-01-0724 min
Letters To My DaughtersKeys to a Healthy MarriageFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Keys to a Healthy Marriage Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Letters to My Daughters (Day 1 of 2) Bob: Barbara Rainey likens intimacy in marriage to a secret garden—a place that only a husband and wife go together. She says it’s a risky place.Barbara: It is a place of raw exposure. It is a place of being real with one another. It is the place where we are most transpa...2020-01-0725 minLetters To My DaughtersSurviving the Seasons of IntimacyFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Surviving the Seasons of Intimacy Guest: Barbara Rainey From the series: Letters to My Daughters (Day 2 of 2) Bob: Why does it seem like moms are often not that interested in marital intimacy? Barbara Rainey understands. Barbara: It’s hard to have a good, healthy, dynamic sexual relationship when you’re tired all of the time. You’re being pulled in a hundred directions by jobs, and kids, and financial st...2020-01-0624 min
Dennis & Barbara's Top 25 All-Time InterviewsA Grace Disguised (Part 1) - Jerry SittserA Grace Disguised (Part 1) - Jerry SittserA Grace Disguised (Part 2) - Jerry SittserA Grace Disguised (Part 3) - Jerry SittserFamilyLife Today® Radio TranscriptReferences to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Descending Into the Valley Guest: Jerry Sittser From the series: A Grace Disguised (Day 1 of 3) Bob: There are times in the midst of trials and traumas of life when we wonder to ourselves where is God? Why did He let this happen? 2020-01-0626 minDennis & Barbara's Top 25 All-Time InterviewsA Grace Disguised (Part 2) - Jerry SittserA Grace Disguised (Part 1) - Jerry SittserA Grace Disguised (Part 2) - Jerry SittserA Grace Disguised (Part 3) - Jerry SittserFamilyLife Today® Radio TranscriptReferences to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Walking By Faith Through Irreversible Loss Guest: Jerry Sittser From the series: A Grace Disguised (Day 2 of 3) Bob: Jerry Sittser understands grief and loss in a profound way. He and three of his children escaped from a car accident that took the life of his...2020-01-0623 minDennis & Barbara's Top 25 All-Time InterviewsThe Original Resurrection Eggs Show - Barbara CraftFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Resurrection Eggs: Creatively Sharing Christ Guest: Barbara Craft From the series: Resurrection Eggs: Creatively Sharing Christ (Day 1 of 1) Bob: In 1994, a grandmother by the name of Barbara Craft heard about a way to use plastic Easter eggs to share the Easter story with friends, neighbors and children. She fell in love with the idea. Barbara: The idea that I like about this is you’re getting the Bible in front of the...2020-01-0328 min
Deadly Traps for TeensWhat Are the Deadly Traps?FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Deadly Traps of AdolescenceDay 1 of 10 Guest: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: What are the Deadly Traps?______________________________________________________________ Bob: The road along which a teenager travels has traps on either side. Teenager: Dad? Dad? Slow down. I can't see. Well, I know you can. Dad, are you sure this blindfold doesn't come off? What traps? Huh? Where? Hey, Dad, I'm going...2019-11-0325 minDeadly Traps for TeensPeer PressureFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Deadly Traps of AdolescenceDay 2 of 10 Guest: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Peer Pressure Bob: And welcome to FamilyLife Today, thanks for joining us on the Tuesday edition. It's Tuesday, July 10th, and we thought we'd do something a little different today – we're broadcasting from outdoors here on the Montana prairie. Dennis: It's beautiful out here, isn't it? Bob: ...2019-11-0323 minDeadly Traps for TeensSex - Part 1FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Deadly Traps of Adolescence Day 3 of 10 Guest: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Sex________________________________________________________________ Bob: If you're a parent, have you challenged your son or your daughter to wait until marriage to become sexually active? Barbara Rainey says maybe you haven't given enough of a challenge. Barbara: We've realized with our kids that the standard of maintaining their virginity is not enou...2019-11-0322 minDeadly Traps for TeensSex - Part 2FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Deadly Traps of Adolescence Day 4 of 10 Guest: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Sex Bob: Parents often wonder – when should we have "the talk" with out children? Dennis Rainey says it shouldn't just be "the talk," it ought to be "the talks." Dennis: I've really found that there are different segments that we go through with our children, whether boys or girls, that...2019-11-0324 minDeadly Traps for TeensDating - Part 1FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Deadly Traps of Adolescence Day 5 of 10 Guest: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Dating Bob: There are times when a conversation between a father and his daughter can be a little awkward. Dad: Hi, Jules, how was gymnastics? Julie: Good. I landed the double tonight. Dad: All right, way to go. Jules, how are you doing with the guys? 2019-11-0324 minDeadly Traps for TeensDating - Part 2FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Deadly Traps of Adolescence Day 6 of 10 Guest: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Dating Bob: If you're the parent of a teenager, you may have noticed that your son or daughter during the teenage years is paying a lot more attention to members of the opposite sex. Barbara Rainey says you need to parent with a strategy in mind. Barbara: What w...2019-11-0322 minDeadly Traps for TeensMediaFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Deadly Traps of Adolescence Day 7 of 10 Guest: Dennis and Barbara Rainey From the series: Media Woman: Honey, let's do something fun tonight. Man: Yeah. How about let's watch some TV. Woman: No, no, no, no, I was thinking more of like a game. Man: Yeah, that's a good idea. I think the game is on right now. (sound o...2019-11-0224 min